The man could not be identified overnight prompting police to release an image of one of his distinctive black and green shoes in the hope someone would come forward with his name. He was identified on Friday morning.
Meanwhile, detectives are appealing for witnesses after a primary school-aged girl was hit by a blue BMW station wagon on Golden Grove in Springvale South about 5pm on Thursday.
The girl is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The male driver of the BMW is assisting police with their inquires.
Thirty lives have been lost on Victoria’s road this year, up from 40 at the same time last year.
Anyone who witnessed either incident or with dashcam footage from the scene of the collisions is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via crimestoppersvic.com.au.
